The details of the joint cooperation are spelled out in a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Secretaries of Agriculture,
Defense and Navy. According to the MOU, joint cooperation will include:

The joint plan would allow the U.S. government to invest up
to $510 million while seeking at least one to one matches from private
industry.

Yesterday’s announcement is a significant step forward in
helping the Department of Defense achieve its strategic goal to wean itself
from its dependence on conventional fossil fuels by expanding its supply
options. The March 2011 Operational Energy Strategy emphasized the need to
promote long-term assured access to fuel through investments in alternative
fuels: